Behavioral Health Technician Per Diem

Behavioral Health Technician

STR Behavioral Health's premier mental health and addiction treatment center located in Levittown. The programs we offer include detox, residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient care with licensed recovery housing. The approach at our treatment centers is firmly rooted in individualized, person-centered care to help clients uncover the "why" behind their disorders and help them build foundational relationships that help answer the "how" in moving forward. We work closely with every client to create personalized, high-quality treatment plans that cater to their specific needs and increase their chances of success. Our clinical team also meets regularly to adjust each treatment plan as the client progresses through treatment. Additionally, we work closely with each client's family and other stakeholders to help people thrive in recovery.

Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT) interact with clients throughout the shift, assists and supports clients with functional needs. Behavioral Health Technicians are responsible for managing the daily milieu of the facility, ensuring the safety of clients, and maintaining a therapeutic environment. BHTs are expected to familiarize themselves with the histories and needs of the clients and be capable of identifying cues and behaviors that may indicate a change in clients' status or condition. Position is responsible for documenting in the client records and communicating proactively with clinical team members and supervisor(s).

Maintains frequent and close working relationships with program staff and facility team members throughout the organization. Initiates and maintains strong professional relationships with clients and families, clinical providers, referral partners, and vendors, as needed.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Collaborates with clinical team to determine / select appropriate interventions based on the needs of individual clients.
• Actively participates and engages clients in the milieu and outside activities throughout the workday, often in a variety of group settings.
• Prompts clients to complete ADLs, including clean room, hygiene, laundry, etc., and completes regular room hygiene checks.
• Conducts client drug screening, pregnancy tests, and breathalyzers, as necessary.
• Prompts clients to attend all meals in a timely manner and provides supervision and structure at mealtimes as appropriate.
• Models effective table manners and small talk during mealtimes, focusing on engaging all clients.
• Provides, structures, and maintains a therapeutic environment in collaboration with other staff.
• Therapeutically interacts with the client in one-to-one situations, community, and group meetings, maintaining appropriate boundaries and modeling appropriate social behavior.
• Collaborates with clinical team to facilitate client education groups.
• Reacts therapeutically in crisis situations.
• Recognizes client's level of behavioral functioning and modifies approaches accordingly to include recognizing mood changes and developing DBT coping skills.
• Maintains therapeutic relationship with clients using praise and other reinforcers to encourage appropriate behaviors and attitudes, setting limits in a kind and firm manner.
• Documents in accordance with policies and procedures services provided, incident reports, shift reports, group and milieu notes in a timely and accurate manner.
• Complies with the facility safety procedures as outlined in the policy and procedure manual to include fire drills, evacuation procedures, and internal / external disaster plan.
• Demonstrates effective verbal intervention skills in managing escalating clients and involving other staff as needed.
• Adheres to DBT model and interventions.
• Performs a vehicle safety and fuel check prior to use of any company vehicle, reporting any concerns to supervisor or manager.
• Supports clients in effectively managing leisure time, including joining in activities with clients.
• Greet all guests warmly and friendly.
• Follows through with clinical precautions effectively, including visual clinical observations.
• Answer phone and field calls in an upbeat and positive manner, focusing on customer service.
• Transport clients to appointments, supporting client while regulating in community.
• Identifies and recognizes triggers for escalation with each client, and utilize de-escalation techniques, focusing on prevention of crisis.
• Gathers clients for outings and groups to promote program engagement.
• Supports medication compliance and management of client self-administration.
• Prepares for client admissions to all levels of care including but not limited to ensuring room is prepared, completes intake documentation, ensures all medications are documented and stored.
• Conducting client belonging search, inventory and notifying therapist of any contraband.
• Supports discharge processes, as needed.

Additional Responsibilities :

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements :

Highschool diploma or equivalent preferred, drug and alcohol certification preferred or a willingness to complete requirements within the orientation period. Requires 1+ year experience working with clients with substance abuse and / or mental health issues.

Physical Requirements :

Skill Competencies :

Str Bucks provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment. STR Bucks reserves the rights to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any